This article describes the effects of self-instruction training (SIT) in microcounseling skills compared to those of a traditional trainer-guided program (TT) in a pretest-posttest comparison group design. A sample of 193 undergraduate psychology students participated in this study: 97 students followed SIT and 96 students followed TT. We used…

Evaluation of microcounseling training as an in-service training model with residence hall staff. Three measures used: Orientation Inventory, before and after videotapes made of staff members in the counseling role, and Microcounseling Skill Discrimination Index. Statistical significance found with pre- and posttaped interviews and with the MSDI.…

Compared the effects of microskills practice (MS) and mental practice (MP) in 44 counseling students. Analysis of posttraining simulated counseling interviews indicated that both MS and MP were superior to controls on three of five qualitative dimensions and a proficiency measure. (JAC)

This study examined the effects of audio and video recording on clients when recording is done for the purpose of counselor supervision. Video recording inhibited the self-exploration of clients with personal problems and it also resulted in less satisfaction with counseling. Both recording methods inhibited self-exploration in clients with…

Assigned 26 counselor trainees to either brief microskills practice (MS) or mental practice (MP) and videotaped posttraining simulated counseling interviews. Data showed MS was superior to MP on attending skills, MP led to superior performance on responding skills, and neither led to significant differences in competence on qualitative dimensions.…

The purpose of this study was to determine significant differences in the self-ratings of counseling practicum students, their supervisor, and practicum assistants using the Counselor Evaluation Rating Scale (CERS). Findings indicated significant differences for 9 of the 27 items on the instrument. (Author)

Twelve human relations training subjects received training in Carkhuff's seven core counselor conditions. Twelve microcounseling subjects were trained in use of attending behavior, minimal activity responses, verbal following behavior, open inquiry, and reflection of feeling. Microcounseling subjects gained significantly more on empathy than did…

An adaptation of the "Action Maze"--a problem situation requiring manager trainees to choose between alternative courses of action, each of which leads to a new situation with new alternatives--is proposed for training counselors. Advantages and limitations of this adaptation, are enumerated and a sample Maze is included. (Author)

Evaluates self-efficacy as a predictor of counseling skills performance in a graduate counseling class (n=31). Self-efficacy was measured before, midway through, and at the end of a microcounseling skills training program. Although there was a wide distribution of self-efficacy reports, none of the estimates of grade were significantly positively…

This article describes the use of doctoral candidates in guidance and counseling as supervisors in the Master's students' practicum. The program has six components: (1) formulation of a model; (2) work with the practicum student; (3) groups; (4) a faculty advisor; (5) a field supervisor; and (6) evaluation. (NG)

Student teachers were video-taped in teaching situations and their behavior was coded to determine the relative cognitive or affective emphasis of their teaching. The experimental group (N=9) exhibited significantly more affective behavior after exposure to two of the three interpersonal skills. (Author)

Responds to review by Baker, Daniels, and Greeley of three major programs for systematic training of graduate-level counselors. Lists 10 important contributions by Robert R. Carkhuff to psychology and specifically to counseling and education. (TE)

"Microcounseling" can pack a lot of skill training into 60 minutes, including role playing, modeling of interview behavior, and use of video feedback. (Author)

The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of three instructional approaches to an established and conceptually related approach, microcounseling. The subjects were thirty-two graduate counseling students, randomly assigned to four treatment groups. These were microcounseling, modified microcounseling, self-modeling and verbal…

Examined the generalization effects of three methods of counselor training: cognitive-behavioral (CB), behavioral (B), and programed learning (PL). The CB group was more empathic at posttraining and demonstrated better communication skills than the PL group at follow-up. (Author)